Indiana Derby Day

 We go to the heartland for some great racing on this Stakes Saturday.

Horseshoe Indianapolis {Indiana Derby~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will go to the gate in this annual Summer Derby.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A competitive field will battle for the win in this annual event. Speed figs are fairly close. There is plenty speed to carry forward a fast pace. Only one has raced over the Indy track. Four have run at this distance, the others will be stretching out. It should be a fine race.

#1 Publisher (M. Smith / Asmussen) should get his first career win. He drops out of the Grade one Kentucky Derby and has put in four superb peaking workouts. This guy loves the distance. Look for him to close magnificently in the stretch. A son of American Pharoah, he 62% in the money from eight starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Big Truzz (Cannon / Lynch) will stretch out from a longer sprint. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two bullet workouts. This guy will track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Justify, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Instant Replay (Machado / B. Cox) should track the pace closely. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. This lad will attempt to win his third race in a row. He is undefeated at this distance in two starts. A son of Maximum Security, he is 75% in the money from eight starts. 

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Tip Top Thomas (Velazquez / Pletcher) should be part of the pace scenario. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. This guy will stretch out to the distance. A son of Volatile, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

#3 Coal Battle (Lanerie / Briley) comes to the race with the highest last out speed number and three sharp peaking workouts. He loves the dirt and the distance. This guy has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A son of Coal Front, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

#8 Brotha Kenny (Ramos / Morey) will stretch out by forty yards. He is another with the tactical speed to stay the pace. He has won his last two over the Indy track. This gelding has put together three dynamic workouts. A son of Mo Town, he is 50% in the money from eight starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Publisher  ///  #7 Big Truzz,  #9 Instant Replay,  #6 Tip Top Thomas,  #3 coal Battle,  #8 Brotha Kenny.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#7,  #9,  #6,  #3,  #8  ///  #1 Publisher.

Best of luck to you on this July 4th Weekend. May you gain financial independence with at least one spectacular play!!!